Horizon Middle School vs. Vista Middle School
Should I attend Horizon Middle School or Vista Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Horizon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 537 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
431 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1326 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
136
168
Grade 7 Students
144
191
Grade 8 Students
151
178
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
8%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
56%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%